Fly-tippers are recklessly endangering motorists by turning a busy Birmingham road into a dumping ground. Over the past month, rubbish has repeatedly been left along the Collector Road in Castle Bromwich, heading towards Solihull.
Most recently, on Wednesday, April 9, images showed an entire lay-by blocked by discarded furniture and other waste, with cones placed around the debris.
Councillor Alan Feeney described the situation as “a massive dump” that had been cleared only weeks earlier, yet the rubbish quickly returned. The stretch of road is littered with bin bags, household waste, and garden refuse, causing concern for local residents.
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Councillor Feeney emphasized the urgency for action, stating: “This is our main route into Solihull from the north and the first thing visitors see. It does not reflect well on our community. Like many residents of Castle Bromwich, I am fed up with this ongoing problem.”
He is urging the council to install CCTV cameras along the road to catch the offenders and to pursue a thorough investigation and prosecution of those responsible, regardless of cost. “We must send a clear message that this behavior is unacceptable and that taxpayers should not have to foot the bill for these crimes,” he added.
Solihull Council has been approached for comment on the matter.